For coronary artery disease patients, B vitamins may not reduce cardiovascular events 15 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
In a large clinical trial involving patients with coronary artery disease, use of B vitamins was not effective for preventing death or cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the August 20 issue of JAMA. | |
French doctor accused in plastic surgery scam arrested in Spain 15 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
A French cosmetic surgeon who went on the run after being tried for mutilating and endangering the lives of dozens of men and women has been arrested in Spain, police sources said Tuesday. | |
New studies managing psychiatric meds in transition to college 15 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
An increasing number of students are packing more than their computers and iPods when leaving for college. They are bringing along prescribed psychiatric medications. Case Western Reserve University researchers will survey ... | |
Silver is the key to reducing pneumonia associated with breathing tubes 16 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
People have long prized silver as a precious metal. Now, silver-coated endotracheal tubes are giving critically ill patients another reason to value the lustrous metal. In a study published in the Aug. 20, 2008 issue of the ... | |
Scientists identify critical protein complex in formation of cell cilia 18 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
An international team led by NYU Cancer Institute have identified a protein complex that regulates the formation of cilia, which are found on virtually all mature human cells and are essential to normal cell function. | |
Measuring calcium in serpentine soils 18 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
Serpentine soils contain highly variable amounts of calcium, making them marginal lands for farming. Successful management of serpentine soils requires accurate measurement of the calcium they hold. Research published this ... | |
Obesity raises risks of serious digestive health concerns 18 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
The prevalence of obesity and overweight in the United States coupled by the increased risk of gastrointestinal diseases related to obesity raises serious implications for the health of Americans. Several scientific studies ... | |
Education needed to decrease teens' misconception about emergency contraception 18 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Targeted health education may help urban, minority adolescent women better understand how the emergency contraception pill works and eliminate some misconceptions about side effects, confidentiality and accessibility, according ... | |
More than 10 percent of older Americans suffer mistreatment 18 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
About 13 percent of elderly Americans are mistreated, most commonly by someone who verbally mistreats or financially takes advantage of them, according to a University of Chicago study that is the first comprehensive look ... | |
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